(DoD photo)It was a solemn duty protecting the base and its surroundings.

This includes cities that have majority-Asian populations (such as Arcadia) and municipalities with very small Asian communities (like Manhattan Beach).and trained community-based organizations.

representing an increase in hate crimes from 219 previously to 294 last year.The largest group of victims were Chinese (34%).hate crimes across the nation.

more than 40 city police departments.during the height of the pandemic.

in 23% of these crimes (18) the suspects blamed the victims for COVID-19.

The previous year 48% of victims were female.The Nisei Week Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation and most donations are tax-deductible.

(ELLEN ENDO/Rafu Shimpo)The Nisei Week Hospitality Committee will present its annual Hawaiian Luau on Saturday.Make checks payable to Nisei Week Foundation and mail to: Nisei Week Hospitality Committee.

at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Nishi).Emcees for the evening will be 2022 Nisei Week Queen Kristine Yada and 2022 First Princess Audrey Nakaoka